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Christmas Centerpiece of Ornaments on Candlesticks

A new way to use candle holders

by Coral Nafie
for About.com

Collect all your candlesticks.

Collect all your candlesticks for this fun decoration.

Photo courtesy of Glenna Morton
Collect all the candle holders you have in your home and create this amusing and impressive Christmas centerpiece. You'll be able to arrange this decoration anywhere.

Materials for this Centerpiece of Ornaments on Candlesticks

  • all the candle sticks and holders you can find
  • Christmas ornaments

Follow these simple steps to make your Centerpiece of Ornaments on Candlesticks:

  • Collect candle holders, tall vases, footed bowls, or tall creamers in a mix of heights.
  • Set an ornament on top of each holder.
  • Arrange the candle holders around the center of your table.

Special tips for fine-tuning:

  • Use a mix of silver and crystal candlesticks, vases, and containers to form an interesting arrangement.
  • Choose a mix of shiny and matte ornaments in a range of sizes for special interest.
  • Select containers in a variety of heights.
  • Place candles in some of the holders, placed between the ornaments.
  • Arrange candle sticks in a circle for a round table or spread them out for an oval or rectangular table.
  • Choose an odd number of holders for more interest.
  • Secure the ornaments on the holders with tacky wax.
  • Spread out the candle holders on a mantle.
  • Arrange greens at the base of the candle holders for color and texture.

Go on to our Christmas Collectibles Centerpiece

~ Coral Nafie

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